Definition of Motorcycle

1. Noun. A motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame.

Exact synonyms: Bike
Terms within: Kickstand, Kick Start, Kick Starter, Mudguard, Splash Guard, Splash-guard
Specialized synonyms: Minibike, Motorbike, Dirt Bike, Scrambler, Trail Bike
Generic synonyms: Automotive Vehicle, Motor Vehicle
Derivative terms: Bike

2. Verb. Ride a motorcycle.
Exact synonyms: Cycle, Motorbike
Entails: Kick
Generic synonyms: Ride
Derivative terms: Cycling, Motorcycling

Definition of Motorcycle

1. Noun. An open-seated motor-powered vehicle with two wheels. ¹

2. Verb. To motor around on a motorcycle; to ride. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Motorcycle

1. [v -CLED, -CLING, -CLES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Motorcycle

motorboating
motorboatings
motorboats
motorbus
motorbuses
motorbusses
motorcade
motorcaded
motorcades
motorcading
motorcar
motorcaravan
motorcars
motorcoach
motorcoaches
motorcycle (current term)
motorcycle club
motorcycle cop
motorcycle policeman
motorcycle wheel
motorcycle wheels
motorcycled
motorcycler
motorcyclers
motorcycles
motorcycling
motorcyclist
motorcyclists
motordom
motordoms

Literary usage of Motorcycle

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide to St. Martin & St. Barts by Lynne M. Sullivan (2003)
"By Scooter & motorcycle The best way to get around the island is by car, but St. Martin's roads are in good condition, so scooters and motorcycles are often ..."

2. Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao by Lynne M. Sullivan (2002)
"By Bicycle, Scooter & motorcycle Bonaire is small and flat, with little traffic, so visitors sometimes use bikes or motorcycles for basic transportation. ..."

3. The Law of Workmen's Compensation, Rules of Procedure, Tables, Forms by William Richard Schneider (1922)
"Testing Racing motorcycle.—Where an employee of a firm dealing in racing motorcycles sustained serious injuries while testing the speed of a motorcycle at ..."

4. Annotated Cases, American and English by H Noyes Greene, William Mark McKinney, David Shephard Garland (1917)
"And it has been held that a motorcycle is included within the meaning of the term vehicle. Foster v. Curtis, 213 Mass. 79, 99 NE 961. But in Webster v. ..."

5. Bolivia by Vivien Lougheed (2006)
"You must be 23 years old, have a valid and unlimited national motorcycle ... If reserving a motorcycle, you must pay four weeks prior to rental date. ..."

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